MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LL53 SBUMOT history
LL53 SBU is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 72,202 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,841 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 SBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 SBU was last recorded at 72,202 miles on 19 Aug 2023, 9,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 62,362 miles · 15 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,840 miles
- Average per year
- 3,841 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 72,202 miles
- 2022 – 62,362 miles
- 2021 – 56,415 miles
- 2020 – 38,909 miles
- 2019 – 29,216 miles
- 2018 – 28,803 miles
- 2017 – 24,783 miles
- 2016 – 24,090 miles
- 2015 – 23,443 miles
- 2014 – 22,592 miles
- 2013 – 21,532 miles
- 2012 – 18,303 miles
- 2011 – 14,063 miles
- 2009 – 12,108 miles
- 2008 – 10,558 miles
- 2007 – 9,269 miles
- 2006 – 8,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,202 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,202 miles (+9,840)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 72,202 miles
- Test number
- 291980766491
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass62,362 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 62,362 miles
- Test number
- 677142454950
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,362 miles (+5,947)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,362 miles
- Test number
- 845048079324
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also wheel bearing has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,415 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 56,415 miles
- Test number
- 664604198394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,413 miles (+1,391)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,413 miles
- Test number
- 353524882107
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail55,022 miles (+16,113)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,022 miles
- Test number
- 975282799008
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake pad wear indicator not connected
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,909 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 38,909 miles
- Test number
- 459497748104
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Fail38,909 miles (+9,693)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,909 miles
- Test number
- 540170469114
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust? (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass29,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 29,216 miles
- Test number
- 347792008330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,216 miles (+413)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,216 miles
- Test number
- 903329200929
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass28,803 miles (+4,020)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 28,803 miles
- Test number
- 540644643446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,783 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 24,783 miles
- Test number
- 202280662097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail24,781 miles (+691)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,781 miles
- Test number
- 484437629506
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,090 miles (+647)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 24,090 miles
- Test number
- 443028105236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,443 miles (+851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 23,443 miles
- Test number
- 309527755052
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,592 miles (+1,060)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 22,592 miles
- Test number
- 706261524142
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine managment light on
Pass21,532 miles (+3,229)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 21,532 miles
- Test number
- 196398893057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,303 miles (+4,240)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 18,303 miles
- Test number
- 627733202141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,063 miles (+1,955)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 14,063 miles
- Test number
- 727767981088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,108 miles (+1,550)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 12,108 miles
- Test number
- 783873149376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,558 miles (+1,289)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 10,558 miles
- Test number
- 664804148344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,269 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 9,269 miles
- Test number
- 470429817341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 8,069 miles
- Test number
- 402112346483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 SBU
- Does LL53 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 SBU expired on 18 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 SBU?
- The MOT on LL53 SBU expired on 18 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 SBU done?
- LL53 SBU was recorded at 72,202 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2023, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
- Has LL53 SBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 SBU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL53 SBU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LL53 SBU find?
- LL53 SBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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